[MikeK27]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I think part of what makes it difficult, on the surface, is there doesn't seem to be consistency. On the one hand, there are some saying they wouldn't call the T for slamming the ball there because of the high level of the game. (Note, there are some who wouldn't call that, period, when looking at the play in question and all the game factors not related to the level.) On the other hand, some would give more leeway to the 6 player T in lower level games that they wouldn't give at higher level games.

Personally, I think it's because they're different kind of Ts. One, sportsmanship, is highly subjective anyway. What passes for unsportsmanlike behavior at the high school level is not the same as the college. A perfect example is swearing. In high school, we're told to call the T regardless of to whom the swearing is directed. When a kid throws a bad pass and shouts "Sh!t!" our hands are tied. I don't think that's the case in college.

Administrative Ts (in which I'd include the 6 player rule) are different, and we often given more leeway at lower levels. I've never even heard of a T being called at a JV game for not having the lineups in 10 minutes prior to game time, for example.

That is a really good breakdown. Since I am new I don't have the knowledge or experience to get involved in the different interpretations of things like this. But, as I read through the posts on the different interpretations of the situations I find it really interesting. It's nice for a new guy to see the different views on the situations. I guess I will form my own opinions with experience, but reading these posts really help me to look at the situations from all views.